Hong Kong pitches itself as springboard to overseas markets for Thai entrepreneurs
The statement comes as the SAR is bouncing back from the Covid-19 pandemic, combined with promising signs of China's border opening.
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Chinese delegation gets ‘warm reception’ in rare visit to Taipei
The three-day visit by the delegation from Shanghai, which began on Saturday, is part of a series of recent exchanges that have taken place as Taiwan gears up for elections in…
Japan seeks UN Security Council meeting over North Korean missile launches
“We have asked the UN Security Council to convene an emergency meeting,” PM Fumio Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister’s Office.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles in tit-for-tat after alliance air exercise
North Korean state media reported that the missile launches were in response to the combined aerial drills between South Korea and the US.
US says UN Security Council silence on North Korea is dangerous
China and Russia oppose any further action by the Security Council, arguing that putting further pressure on North Korea would not be constructive.
Japanese foreign minister tells China’s Wang Yi to prevent balloon incursions
“Whatever country the balloons may belong to, entering a foreign country’s airspace without permission constitutes an airspace violation”, he said.
Tensions simmer on peninsula after North Korean missile launch, allies’ drills
The intercontinental ballistic missile launch came ahead of the first Seoul-Washington nuclear drills scheduled for this week and their annual field exercises for next month.
Japan, South Korea try to find middle ground over wartime labour issue
While the foreign ministers did not seem to reach a final decision at the meeting, they agreed that healthy bilateral relations should be restored.
Korean defence paper describes Japan as close neighbour
The latest 2022 edition also said the two countries share values, signalling South Korean defence authorities’ intention to deepen intelligence ties with Japan.
China imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Raytheon
The listed companies will be prohibited from engaging in import and export activities with China, and their senior management personnel will be banned from entering the country.